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Author Archives: Jim Knickelbine

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Ripples 2/2/23

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 2, 2023

Winter is slowly slipping away, despite the recent cold snap.  The forecast is for warmer weather, perhaps for much of the rest of the month.  We are already 2/3rds through what we consider biological winter (December thru February), and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Seasons | Tagged budding, patterns, sing, sounds, spring, winter

Ripples 1/26/23

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 30, 2023

This strange, dark, mild winter (so far) has been mostly unremarkable in the yards of both my home and work.  There are birds, to be sure, but mostly those of the “usual suspect” variety.  That being said, it’s good to … Continue reading →

Posted in Monitoring | Tagged Bald Eagles, banding, chickadees, document, nests, nets

Ripples 1/19/23

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 20, 2023

As I near old-timer status, I’m still constantly reminded how much there is to learn about the natural world.  About the time one thinks he understands what’s going on outdoors, he is quickly reminded that is not the case.  Each … Continue reading →

Posted in winter | Tagged chipmunk, interrupted, sleep, warm, weather

Ripples 1/12/23

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 13, 2023

If you happen to have time during the short daylight hours, the recent warm spell has been conducive to spending time outdoors. While we can’t ski or snowshoe, we can bundle up and go for a walk or hike and … Continue reading →

Posted in Tracking | Tagged migration, Motus, stealth, tools, trail cams

Ripples 1/5/22

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 6, 2023

Written by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist It always amazes me how many things a person can see on just a short walk through nature. On Monday, I walked just the first half of Willow Trail, and on this short 15 … Continue reading →

Posted in winter | Tagged Bald Eagle, boots, chickadee, nature, Tracks, trail

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